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<\/a>Movement and Sound<\/h3>\n- \n
- The sound of wind or even a slight breeze can stimulate our aural senses.<\/li>\n
- Grasses are very useful in this situation as the leaves, stems or flowers can rustle together and also make shapes and movement.<\/li>\n
- On a hot summer day pollinating insects may buzz around your flowers.<\/li>\n
- Running water is ever popular in most sensory gardens but take care on behalf of young children.<\/li>\n
- Hard landscaping and path materials should be chosen with sound in mind. Gravel can be nice and crunchy whilst cobbled paths may echo from shoes and boots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a>Scent and Smell<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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- Do not exclusively think about flowers, important though they may be.<\/li>\n
- One of the most evocative garden scents in cut grass and another can be fresh sweet compost.<\/li>\n
- Crushable leaves are both tactile and give off aromatic oils. Choysia, conifers some pelargoniums and Catmint are worth incorporating.<\/li>\n
- Herbs are obvious winners for aromas and I would include mint, sage, lavender, thyme and rosemary.<\/li>\n
- Interaction in a sensory garden is important so position scented plants where they can be accessed and appreciated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nSenses of the Spirit<\/h3>\n
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- A good sensory garden will lift the spirits and encourage participation in the garden all different sort of ways.<\/li>\n
- Include a range of tactile items that can be touched or leaves that can be stroked like Lamb’s Ears (stachys byzanthina).<\/li>\n
- Include spaces for resting sitting and pondering. This is also important for attracting and retaining wild life.<\/li>\n
- Sculpture, ornaments, layout and landscaping should be key features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other Plants for a Sensory Garden<\/h3>\n
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- Bellflower, Forget-me-not, Sedum spectabile and Valerian<\/li>\n
- Ferns, Phormium tenax, Hydrangea Serrrata<\/li>\n
- Dead Nettle, Hebe, Shasta Daisy. Mock orange, Buddleia the butterfly bush<\/li>\n
- Zebra grass, Feather Grass, Yarrow and bamboo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other Thoughts<\/h3>\n
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- Give extra thought to health and safety for those who may have some sensory deprivation<\/li>\n
- If the public are to use the garden consider the size and quality of signage and name tags.<\/li>\n
- If the budget allows have a talking trail with verbal commentary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
All gardens pamper to our senses to a greater or lesser extent. Add features and plants to stimulate sepecific senses\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 and you will create a sensory and potentially therapeutic garden. Movement and Sound The sound of wind or even a slight breeze can stimulate our aural senses. Grasses are very useful in this situation as the leaves, stems or flowers can rustle together and also make shapes and movement. On a hot summer day pollinating insects may buzz around your…<\/p>\n